Pup's Blog

Book Review: Shark Super Powers

Alfie (age 9) shares his thoughts about one of his favourite books, which has 'loads of really cool facts'! Read more

Meet Oscar the Oceanic Whitetip Shark

An exuberant pup who loves adventures in the big open-ocean and playing ball games. Read more

Meet Chloe the Chimaera

An enigma of the deep. Chloe is closely related to sharks, skates and rays. Read more

Meet Wilbert the White Shark

So called Wilbert the Great by his friends, his reputation precedes him wherever he goes. Read more

Meet Percy the Port Jackson Shark

A little shark that likes to chill. Percy was born in Australia and has no intention of ever leaving home. Read more

Meet Angel the Angelshark

A mischievous master of disguise. Angel has an unfair advantage when playing hide and seek. Read more

Meet Berty the Basking Shark

A big shark with an even bigger appetite! Berty often likes to go on long swims to think. Read more

Latest

Historic Shark & Ray Listings at CITES CoP19

Breaking Shark News: All four proposals to list ~100 additional sharks & rays on Appendix II of the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) have received the final approval for adoption
First International Mako Shark Quota Adopted

Fishery managers agree groundbreaking safeguards for CITES-listed, South Atlantic population
Oceanic 31

Oceanic 31 is a brand new shark art exhibition. The Shark Trust is bringing together artists from a variety of backgrounds who are passionate about wildlife, conservation, and using art as a tool for positive change.
Big Shark Pledge Appeal

The Shark Trust’s biggest-ever campaign needs you! Help us forge a pathway to rebuild populations of high-seas sharks and rays. And making the vital changes needed to set populations on the road to recovery.

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Male & Female Sharks

How do you tell the difference between a male and female shark? Click here to find out about physical and behavioural differences, as well as shark courtship...
Tonic Immobility

Tonic immobility is a reflex that causes a temporary state of inactivity in an animal. Similar to hypnosis. It occurs in a variety of different species, including many sharks and rays...
Shark Anatomy

Sharks have a range of adaptations that make them perfectly suited to their environment. It's no wonder they've gained a reputation for being some of the most impressive and formidable predators on the planet!
Shark Reproduction

Sharks invest a lot of energy into producing a few, well-developed young. There are 3 main methods of reproduction: oviparity (egg-laying), ovoviviparity and vivparity (live birth).
Shark Senses

Many shark species have brains as complex as mammals, which enables them to process a wide range of senses. Sharks have the same 5 senses as we do plus a couple more...
Shark Evolution

Most scientists believe that sharks came into existence around 400 million years ago. That's 200 million years before the dinosaurs! Find out more about the history of sharks...
Shark Taxonomy

Taxonomy is a field of science that involves classifying and naming species. It's integral to wildlife conservation, providing the bedrock for our understanding of sharks.
Adopt a Great White Shark

Adopt a Great White Shark today and you'll be supporting vital Great White Shark research in the USA.
Great Eggcase Hunt

Find and record empty shark eggcases that have washed up on the beach. Eggcase hunting is great fun for all ages! Click here to find everything you need to get started.
Shark Shop

Check out our range of shark inspired gifts. From shark adoptions and gift memberships, to clothing and accessories... There's something for everyone.